Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do I arrive?
A: Participants who choose sign up for the backpacking, canoeing,
kayaking or rock climbing trips can move into your residence hall room
on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Typically most students
arrive with everything and move into their room, other students come with
just what they need for the trip and family comes the following weekend
with the rest of the student's belongings.
Q: Where do we stay when we are on campus?
A: You'll be staying in your residence hall room that
was assigned to you for the year.
Q: What if I have never been camping, canoeing, climbing or
kayaking before?
A: Don't worry, many of the participants have never
been camping before and students discover that they really enjoy camping
as a group. On the trip your leaders will teach you all the basic skills
you will need to be comfortable.
Q: When can I move in to my room?
A: Participants can move in on Sunday, August
25, 2013. You'll need to report to the residence hall you
were assigned to pick up your key. You can move your belongings into
your room.
Q: What kind of shape do I need to be in?
A: We have a variety of trips at many different levels
of fitness. We will attempt to place you in the most appropriate trip
for you based on the information in your application form. We encourage
everyone to engage in some type of regular physical activity in
preparation for the trip.
Q: What type of equipment do I need to bring?
A: We provide all the necessary group gear, ie tents,
boats, stoves, pots pans, water purifiers, etc. You are
responsible for your own personal gear, ie clothing, personal hygiene,
sleeping bag, backpack etc. A complete list can be found on our
gear packing page. The
Outdoor
Connection does have a limited number of sleeping bags and backpacks
available for rent.
Q: Do I need any special equipment?
A: You'll need to provide your own sleeping bag,
appropriate clothing and we will provide all the group camping
equipment. The Outdoor Connection does have a limited number of sleeping
bags and pads for rent but not enough for everyone. Both can be reserved
on a first come first serve basis and are only $10.
Q: I signed up but I haven't been contacted yet?
A: If it has been more than a week since you have
signed up please contact
adventure@uwlax.edu. Your
e-mail's spam filter may have blocked it or it could have been placed in
your junk mail file.
Q: What forms do I need to complete before the program starts?
A: It depends on the trip your taking.
Climbing, backpacking, canoeing and fish camp:
1) Adventure
Program Excursion Waiver
2)
Statement of Health Form
3)
Adventure Programs Ropes Challenge Course Waiver
Kayakers
1) Adventure
Program Excursion Waiver
2)
Statement of Health Form
3)
Adventure Programs Ropes Challenge Course Waiver
4)
Ascending Adventures Waiver and Health Form
